{"id":431,"date":"2019-09-12T13:43:35","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T13:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/ma-biomedicine\/?p=431"},"modified":"2019-09-12T13:43:35","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T13:43:35","slug":"new-beginnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/ma-biomedicine\/2019\/09\/12\/new-beginnings\/","title":{"rendered":"New Beginnings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fall 2019 new students<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What New MS in Biomedicine Students Should Expect <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As with all new experiences in life, the unknown causes both\nexcitement and a bit of uneasiness. Realizing the stress new students are under\nas they relocate to EMU and take on more rigorous studies to reach their goal\nof becoming a healthcare provider, our MS in Biomed program strives to make the\ntransition as smooth as possible. An afternoon orientation and evening meal\nwith returning students serves to not only inform our students about the\nuniversity and program services but to make early connections with their peers.\nNew students can look to returning students for advice on study tips and\ntechniques, time management, and how to navigate the EMU culture. Our students\nquickly learn that faculty are accessible and eager to contribute to their\nsuccess. Finding a balance between study and play is important to our student’s\nhealth, and our program social coordinator plans events to help students\nunwind. As the semester progresses, students are made aware of informational\nsessions about the required cross culture experience, the intensity of summer\ncourses, and preparing to apply to professional health schools. And although\nfeeling overwhelmed at the beginning of the first semester is quite normal, we\nremind our new students that they are not alone on this part of their journey;\nwe are here to support and encourage them along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating New Study Habits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As the intensity and rigor of study increases from\nundergraduate to graduate studies, students must adapt to be successful. Being\naware of and preparing for these challenges is the first step in making the\nadjustment. We encourage students to prioritize a balanced life by making sure\nthey get enough rest, exercise, and eat healthily. Time management is an\nimportant skill for life, and strengthening it during graduate school is to\ntheir advantage. Studying to learn is key, and although memorization is also\nimportant, building a strong foundation of knowledge to build upon will ensure\nsubsequent course work will be learned and absorbed easily. Students should explore\nstudy styles that work for them whether it be a group or individual study,\nflash cards, typing class notes, etc. Asking peers how they study can bring new\nideas that are beneficial. By creating new study habits, students can reduce\ntheir stress and enjoy their courses. Hopefully taking these new skills with\nthem into professional health school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making Connections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you search Google for the definition of networking, one\nresult you will find is, “interact with other people to exchange\ninformation and develop contacts, especially to further one\u2019s career.” We\nencourage our students to begin the practice of networking during their first\nfall semester. In September, many graduate programs, including professional\nhealth programs, come to Harrisonburg for the Graduate and Professional School\nFair at JMU (September 24, 2019, 3-6 pm). EMU partners with other valley\ncolleges and universities to host the program held at JMU. Attending this fair\nto learn more about programs, ask questions, and build relationships with\nadmissions counselors is very beneficial in becoming a competitive applicant to\nmany schools. Professional health programs look favorably on applicants who\nhave taken the time to research programs to determine where the best fit is to\nfurther their education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, we invite a number of programs to campus to\nmeet for presentations and meet our students in a more intimate setting. This\nis an exceptional way to learn even more about programs. Students are also\nencouraged to visit a number of campus they are especially interested in to get\na sense of the culture where they may wish to study. Making connections is a\nskill that is often used throughout one’s career, and it is never too early to\nstart. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What New MS in Biomedicine Students Should Expect As with all new experiences in life, the unknown causes both excitement and a bit of uneasiness. Realizing the stress new students are under as they relocate to EMU and take on more rigorous studies to reach their goal of becoming a healthcare provider, our MS in....<\/p>

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